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Home My WebLink About12-06-2021 Minutes City Council Meeting r December 6, 2021 - 7:00 PM CITY Of + City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual A MINUTES ' �a Watch the meeting LIVE! v WASHINGTON Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. Public Participation The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually. A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street. The Color Guard presented the flags and Mayor Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob Baggett, Larry Brown, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda Trout-Manuel. Mayor Nancy Backus, City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Innovation and Technical Support Specialist Danika Olson, Chief of Police Mark Caillier and City Clerk Shawn Campbell were in Chambers. The following department directors and staff members attended the meeting virtually: Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Candis Martinson, Arts & Events Manager Julie Krueger, Senior Planner Josh Steiner, Domestic Violence Paralegal Gloria Cody and Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs. Page 1 of 6 III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Police Promotional Ceremony Mayor Backus called Chief Caillier up to perform the promotional ceremonies. Jason Blake was promoted to Sergeant, James Nordenger was promoted to Commander and Sam Betz was promoted to Assistant Chief. Mayor Backus congratulated all officers on their promotions. Mayor Backus called for a 10 minute recess at 7:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:22 p.m. IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There were no modifications to the agenda. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Selection of Deputy Mayor Mayor Backus asked for nominations for Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Brown nominated Councilmember Stearns. Deputy Mayor DaCorsi nominated Councilmember Jeyaraj. Councilmember Baggett nominated Councilmember Trout-Manuel. there were no other nominations. Mayor Backus asked for votes for the three nominated Councilmembers. Councilmember Stearns received 3 votes, Councilmember Jeyaraj received 2 votes and Councilmember Trout-Manuel received 2 votes. Due to a tie vote between Councilmembers, City Attorney Comeau suggested Council vote again on all three nominations, if the votes remain the same, Council will vote for the two Councilmembers who are tied to select the second Councilmember on the final ballot. Mayor Backus asked for votes on the three nominated Councilmembers. Councilmember Stearns received 3 votes, Councilmember Jeyaraj received 2 votes and Councilmember Trout-Manuel received 2 votes. Mayor Backus asked Council to vote between Councilmember Jeyaraj and Councilmember Trout-Manuel to have the second Councilmember for the final ballot. Councilmember Jeyaraj received 4 votes and Councilmember Trout-Manuel received 3 votes. Mayor Backus asked for Council to vote for either Councilmember Stearns and Councilmember Jeyaraj as Deputy Mayor starting January 1 , 2022. Councilmember Jeyaraj received 4 votes and Councilmember Stearns received 3 votes. Page 2 of 6 Mayor Backus stated Councilmember Jeyaraj received the majority number of votes. He has been elected as Deputy Mayor starting January 1, 2022. VI. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings -(No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.) B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. 1. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance. No written comments were received. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE Ms. Haugen spoke about people wearing masks while committing crimes. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council to review. VII. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the City Council, if any. 1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baggett) Councilmember Baggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported he and Councilmember Jeyaraj have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and recommended their approval. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes of the November 8, 2021 and November 22, 2021 Study Sessions B. Minutes of the November 15, 2021 Regular Council Meeting C. Claim Vouchers (Thomas) Claim voucher list dated December 6, 2021 which includes voucher numbers 465799 Page 3of6 through 466056 in the amount of $5,430,555.18 and six wire transfers in the amount of $796,966.98 D. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas) Stale checks were reissued as check numbers 539222 through 539226 for a net amount of $0.00, payroll check numbers 539227 through 539230 in the amount of $533,910.36, payroll electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,164,323.98, comp time payout check numbers 539231 through 539279 in the amount of $85,810.60, and comp time payout electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $62,563.64, for a grand total of $2,846,608.58, for the period covering November 8, 2021 to November 30, 2021 Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. X. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6840 (Tate) An Ordinance relating to planning; adopting 2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A and adopting corresponding rezone related to certain map amendments Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6840. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6841 (Tate) An Ordinance amending Sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 and 19.02.140 of the Auburn City Code relating to School Impact Fees Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6841. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Ordinance No. 6843 (Tate) An Ordinance relating to Fee Codes, and amending Sections 19.02.070, 19.04.040, 19.06.040, 19.08.030, 15.07.080, 13.06.050, 13.06.275, 13.20.200, and 13.41.040 of the Auburn City Code Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6843. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Page 4 of 6 XI. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5633 (Tate) A Resolution endorsing use of the 2022 Valley Regional Fire Authority Fee Schedule as adopted by the VRFA Board of Governance Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Stearns seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5633. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 5634 (Faber) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Symphony Orchestra for tourism promotion services Councilmember Jeyaraj moved and Deputy Mayor DaCorsi seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5634. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor DaCorsi reported he attended the King County Affordable Housing Committee meeting. Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the King County Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee (RLSJC) meeting. Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Pierce County Cities and & Towns Association (PCCTA) meeting. Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the Regional Water Quality Committee meeting, the Puget Sound Regional Council Equity Advisory Committee meeting and the Attorney General's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force meeting. Councilmember Jeyaraj reported he attended the Sound Cities Associations (SCA) annual meeting. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she attended the Governing for Racial Equity and Inclusion meeting, a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Outlet Collection for Airhouse Adventure Park, the Auburn Food Bank holiday basket distribution and the Santa Parade and Tree Lighting. Page 5 of 6 XIII. CLOSED SESSION 1. Closed Session Mayor Backus adjourned into a closed session per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) to discuss a collective bargaining agreement for 30 minutes at 8:11 p.m. City Attorney Comeau, Finance Director Thomas, Human Resource Director Martinson and Police Chief Caillier were required to attend. Mayor Backus extended the closed session for 10 minutes at 8:43 p.m. Mayor Backus extended the closed session for 10 minutes at 8:54 p.m. Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 9:07 p.m. XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. APPROVED this 20th day of December, 2021. ANC CKUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website (http.//www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Page 6 of 6